Topic 1 Characteristics of today’s modern society
“For some children, this hurried lifestyle is a source of stress and anxiety and may even contribute to depression” Ginsburg (2007, p. 185).
Modern jobs, increasingly demanding and less stable than in the past, tend to over occupy parents
Extracurricular activities are often the solution
important role in the children’s socialization and overall development,
BUT over-scheduling can be sometimes troubling and it has become more common in our societies.